US Bridges

CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T17N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000035

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 42
CrossesBch of Fannegusha Ck
LocationSec 33 T17N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.28558, -89.88719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.